DETROIT LIONS: Five keys to a win over Giants

By
Paula Pasche, The Oakland Press

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Every NFL game is big, but on Sunday the Lions must beat the New York Giants to keep their playoff hopes alive. If the Bears and Packers both win, it wonít matter. But the Lions have the first game of that group with kickoff at 4:05 p.m. The Packers play at 4:25 and the Bears at 8:30 p.m.

Here are five keys for the Lions (7-7) to beat the Giants (5-9):

1. Catch the ball.

2. Hold onto the ball.

3. Donít give up on the run even though the Giants have allowed just 57.3 rushing yards, 3.28 yards per carry ad five touchdowns in their last 11 games.

4. With seven or eight in the box, the Lions should be able to take advantage in the passing game. Although the Giantsí passing defense is ranked 11th in NFL.

5. The Lionsí defensive line should be able to pressure Eli Manning who has been sacked 36 times (In comparison, Stafford has been sacked 16 times.) Manning has had a bad season throwing 16 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.